Are you happiest when single or in a relationship?

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Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Single for sure! I know I'm in the small minority that feels this way; however, when you've been as single as long as I have, you really are happier!
Having been in bad previous relationships, and having even worse luck with dating probably doesn't help how I feel on the matter.

When people ask me how or why I'm happy single (and believe me, I get asked that a lot, especially as I get older), I list all the pros of being single- things people in relationships forget or don't get to enjoy as much as when they were single.

I only have to worry about myself. I can spoil myself without feeling guilty. No drama, no heartache, no risk of being cheated on or lied to.

Yes, being in a relationship can be great! If it's with the right person. Otherwise you're better off single until you find the right person to compliment you.

Are you happiest when single or in a relationship?

Sarahloves19 · Accepted Answer

No LIE = No drama, no fighting, no crying, no confusion, no heartbreak and no problem.

LIE GIVES BIRTH TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED THINGS.
Things would have been simple if there were no lies.
These liars have ruined the reputation of relationships.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think that if I found a woman who was great for me, I'd be a much better person. Perhaps more motivated to look/feel better.

The few times I've had a relationship, I think that I was a lot better a person, when it was good. I was still the same guy, but maybe a bit "enhanced." Like a little less stressed and a bit happier. I had, for the briefest amount of time, someone who seemed to support what I was trying to do in my life.

There are so few people who support ANY my dreams in ANY significant way. Even the people who tolerate it seem determined to see me fail. Having someone else to back me up that I'm not wasting my life would be a really good thing for me, but since I don't see that, and meet very few people, it's going to be a tough find.

Dongtai · Accepted Answer

My happiness isn’t determined by relationships. I will say that I do like sharing happiness with partners, feeling them add happiness to my life while I share mine with them. If anything I feel more fulfilled in a relationship because that’s a step closer to marriage and starting a family (my life’s dream). But I decided a while ago that I’m the controller of my happiness.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I prefer waking up with someone who I know very well.

Oigit · Answer

There are a few reasons why Spock has been a constant nickname of mine for years. Mostly because reason and logic are forefront in my thought processes. Emotions tend to come last or at all in my over all through processes. Relationships where a hard thing for me to navigate, due to the emotional aspect of them. So I'm most happy when I'm single. I wouldn't be apposed to a relationship. But I think it would work out much better of I Vulcan woman. lol

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Honestly there are days I'm super happy and at ease without a care in the world and no one bugging me when single.

In a relationship you have additional commitments and have to deal with someone else.

I would say being single does feels very good, but the lack of sex does hurt. 😏

jkm1864 · Answer

It depends on the person to be honest. I carry a lot of childhood trauma so I have a little voice thats always telling me how worthless and unlovable I am. The only time that the voice is silent is when I'm in a loving relationship. Yeah I might be crazy but there are some people that need love so they can feel like a lovable person.

menina · Answer

I just know how does it feel to be single. I'm still yet to find out what being in a relationship means.
But I would say it depends on what you want at the moment. Sometimes being in a relationship is the best for you, other times it isn't.

David92506 · Answer

I'm much happier being in a relationship with my two dogs and two cats. Oh, wait, you are talking about being with a human. I'm happier being single.

blutwolfe · Answer

relationship, just seeing her beautiful face as the first thing I wake up is amazing, even cuter if she's still sleeping, just having her as a rock over everything is still worth it, being single is just miserable to me

MCheetah · Answer

I don't want to be alone, but I don't want to be locked down in a marriage, either. I just want a best friend I can sleep with (not a literal Friend With Benefit; I mean an awesome girlfriend).

DizzyDesii · Answer

Relationship. Only thing i like about being single is that i can flirt with as many people as i want within a short period of time

Bluemax · Answer

Married.  By the way, to think that there's no fighting, crying, confusion, heartbreak, and no problems being single is kinda silly.

SnowDrake · Answer

I'm pretty content single but having that little extra love and feelings I get in a relationship makes life a bit more happy and enjoyable.

Brakesareoverrated · Answer

I have moments of extreme happiness in relationships, but also a lot of stress. Single, I'm just mellow everyday. Not too excited, but not stressed either.

ItsTheNephilim · Answer

Either way. Both have their own perks. A relationship doesn't take away your freedom or happiness, or at least it shouldn't.

Youryeodongsaeng · Answer

I am longed for affection and love. I'd like to try out love before considering.

JosyJosy · Answer

I don't know actually maybe it is a differnet kind of happy

serious · Answer

Well, I have always been single and yes I have always been happy also.

es20490446e · Answer

I'm the happiest being in a healthy relationship. On the other hand being single is waaaaay better than having to deal with all that dating drama.

Prof_Don · Answer

Anyone who is or has been in a good relationship... knows that said companionship is WAY better than being single.

leftis25 · Answer

People who love them selfs and have goals are happier single.. people who dont love them selfs they always want someone to love them soo they can feel better about them.

poneglyphs · Answer

I don't know, I never been in a relationship before. I have always been single and I would like to be in a relationship.

venomhbk1313 · Answer

I'm actually happy dating casually because I can come and go as I please even being single I can do that but it's nice to have someone to go do something with

JHNS98 · Answer

Never been in a relationship, so I don't know how it is. But that might change soon.

clampfan101 · Answer

I’ve always wanted a serious relationship, but I’ve never gone beyond casual dating due to my one and only girlfriend’s death...

scott04sa22 · Answer

Single. Less drama and dating really sucks. Also I can't get into any relationships anyways because I don't drive.

princessde · Answer

Drama will be there in a relationship no matter what lol

Unit1 · Answer

Relationship has the lead because of having sex every day 😍😍😍

GreenGold1992 · Answer

I definitely feel happiest when in a relationship. It feels great to be with someone I love and for her to feel the same about me.

daren0326 · Answer

Dating sucks, the single life is often for better. I've been naturally a lone wolf anyway.

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Right now, I'm happiest Single. I don't like what's on offer for a relationship these days.

Itsme1999 · Answer

I pressed random (ended up being relationship) because I wanted to see the results 😅

Liam_Hayden · Answer

Good relationship > singleness > not good relationship

xkforcesc · Answer

If you are not as happy in a relationship as you are being single, the relationship needs to end

Jeyvaughn · Answer

I'm happiest being single and doing my own thing. That said, sometimes I want to trade a little happiness for a little companionship.

TheAfrikan · Answer

For now I say that being single = to less drama, because am currently there n care more about me.

Benjr134 · Answer

There are pros and cons to both. It depends on where you are in your life.

Anonymous · Answer

In a relationship. The attention, sex and stability.

Anonymous · Answer

Very interesting results. Girls are happier when single than guys.

NaaaNcyyy · Answer

Relationship if it's the right guy

Ripper_E · Answer

I think it's important to be happy regardless.

AdithyaR · Answer

Single always. Solitude is peace.

lovasucka · Answer

Relationship, I can never be single

michael1469 · Answer

Sure, then i can wank in peace or get a piece.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Relationship

Anonymous · Answer

Dating sucks 😔 I voted Single

jimmy2 · Answer

I wanted a choice gor both

Cryptic-Game · Answer

When in a relationship.

Anonymous · Answer

Single - more freedom

ChiTown33 · Answer

N/A..

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